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Sessions, William Steele
Born May 27, 1930, in Fort Smith, AR
Died June 12, 2020, in San Antonio, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by Ernest A. Guinn. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1980-1987. Service terminated on November 1, 1987, due to resignation.
Education:
Baylor University, B.A., 1956
Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Died June 12, 2020, in San Antonio, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by Ernest A. Guinn. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1980-1987. Service terminated on November 1, 1987, due to resignation.
Education:
Baylor University, B.A., 1956
Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career:
Private practice, Waco, Texas, 1958-1969
Chief, Government Operations Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1969-1971
U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1971-1974
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1980-1984
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1987-1993
Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1995-2016